Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice

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Help Change Lives with a Bachelor’s Degree in Juvenile Justice!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and contributing to a safer, more just society? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills to address the unique challenges facing youth in the criminal justice system. This degree can help prepare you to advocate for restorative solutions, promote positive outcomes, and help guide young people toward better futures.

Through this program, you’ll explore the complexities of juvenile justice. With courses that cover topics such as delinquency, crime prevention, community based corrections, and criminal justice ethics, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to address and prevent youth crime effectively. At Liberty, our goal is to help you develop the expertise needed to navigate this specialized field with confidence and compassion.

Whether you’re looking to launch a career as a juvenile probation officer, caseworker, or advocate, or you’re seeking a steppingstone to advanced studies, this degree can help provide the foundation to start your journey. With Liberty’s emphasis on a values-driven education, you’ll also be encouraged to approach your work ethically and purposefully, helping to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Online Bachelor’s of Juvenile Justice Degree?

Our B.S. in Criminal Justice with a focus in juvenile justice is available 100% online. That means you can continue your current involvement with your family, career, community, and church while studying:

  • The foundations of intervention in juvenile corrections.
  • The legal and ethical issues surrounding the juvenile justice system.
  • How to approach situations in the juvenile justice system as a Christian.
  • An overview of the principles of criminal investigation in the United States.

With an undergraduate criminal justice degree from Liberty University, you can gain the foundational knowledge and in-demand skills you need to prepare you for future careers in juvenile justice. 

What Career Can You Pursue with a Juvenile Justice Bachelor’s Degree?

  • Juvenile parole officer
  • Juvenile probation officer
  • Outreach counselor*
  • Youth correctional officer
  • Youth service worker/coordinator

*This role may require additional training or credentials.

Benefits of a Juvenile Justice Degree Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online juvenile justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field. 
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • You can complete our B.S. in Criminal Justice – Juvenile justice online in as little as 120 credit hours.
  • You can grow in your faith as you progress through your studies. All of our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice classes are taught by caring professors from a Christian point of view.

And you’ll have room to grow. Liberty offers a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice – juvenile justice and several master’s and postgraduate degrees in criminal justice. Discover the difference an undergraduate criminal justice – juvenile justice degree from Liberty University can make in your life today.

Military Benefits for Our Online B.S. in Juvenile Justice 

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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